"Now this is getting a bit interesting, so far the only one in the league that's gotten my attention is Starlight. So far since the arrival of the Injustice League, no one has questioned where they came from. Literally, Homelander hasn't asked about why there's a copycat like him flying about. Or rather the gorilla and cheetah furries that are able to kick their ass's, the only one who wants to know about them is Starlight. In which Grodd nor the others will tell her about, which is a good thing! I mean, if this world. This, multinational company of a earth learned, about a world where heroes were actually heroes as well had serious criminals like the Joker and Darkseid? They'd shit their pants and run for the hills, even the Supe's would be terrified. Better for some things to not be told than know how small you are. Anyway! Let's get to meet a former runner up for the Seven. May I introduce, Crimson Countess!"
New York-Morning
It was a average day in the city as well business was booming across each store that was selling new products of the Seven, along in a dinner which involved their employee's dressing up as the Seven. Serving the tables was women dressed up like Queen Maeve and Starlight, as well the rest as the other Supe's. So far the customers enjoyed the costume themed waiters and waitress. A Maeve waitress was coming over to a table with a plate of food for some gentlemen waiting for their meals.
"Ok, I got the fiery Lamplighter sandwich. Tek Knight's steamed steak, Noir's secret soup."
Explaining the meals for the gentlemen as well handing them out one by one, though as she did so. One of the men noticed her behind which was perfectly round, as well looked amazing. He wanted to touch it, as well rub it seeing how she was bending downwards when she was passing out the meals.
"If you'd be smart to not do this with the real Maeve, you should consider it with a waitress."
She spoke to the creep as well focusing on giving the customers their meals, however the man ignored it. In which led the Maeve waitress to quickly drop the plate of food on the table as well grab the man's hand. Spinning him around as well pinning the customer in a armlock, the waitress made sure he didn't get as well looked at the others.
"Anything else boys?"
Asking the people in which they shook their heads not saying anything let alone of going to try and mess with her. Sighing at what she did, the waitress grabbed the plate as well headed back to the kitchen. The customer, merely held his wrist feeling like it was broken.
"That red head bitch broke my wrist!"
He cried out to the chief, however there was a sign on the wall saying to not bother the waiters and waitress while they were working. Heading into the back was the waitress in which she felt both annoyed at how that same incident happened again. One of the other waiters came as well which was a Black Noir waiter, to which he looked at the Maeve waitress.
"We were betting when someone was going try and grab you, in which. I won, as well giving you the money."
The waiter stated as well showing her the money, the waitress merely smiled at the gesture along taking it. Since the job didn't pay so well for wearing this type of clothing along having people look at her like if she was a stripper.
"Thanks, but next time bet on anyone who wants to get a phone number from the Starlight waitress's."
Pointing out to the blonde haired Starlight's who were serving food who got more attention that then the Maeve's. Lowering her head, the Noir waiter merely pats her on the shoulder giving her some comfort on how she couldn't get into the Seven.
"I know that look Carly. You should leave it alone, you'll get a chance to be a professional hero on your own way."
Giving her some encouragement on after she didn't get the part in the Seven, Carly had to find another job that allowed her to wear a costume. In which this was the only place, nodding to her friend. They heard a beeping sound which was time to clock out, heading to the backroom. The two got out of their clothing into that of normal garments, the two headed outside as well said their goodbyes.
"See you later, don't try and get that suit stained. Otherwise it's out of your paycheck."
Teasing her friend to which they both made their ways home, taking a shortcut down the ally. Carly was checking out the news on the Seven as well the newest member Soldier Boy, who was right now helping out with a crashed bus with elderly people.
"Fucking showoff."
She stated seeing how she could have helped out, though with how many Supe's are out and sponsored by Vought. It seemed impossible to get into that crowd, continuing to walk. Carly didn't noticed that of someone following her, to which it was the man from the dinner.
"So, think that was funny trying to be a badass? Not going be when I'm done with you."
The man spoke in a hostile like tone which Carly, was getting annoyed as well might just punch him in the nose. However, he brought out a switchblade as well spins it around in a threatening manner. Carly, looked at the knife as well nodded a bit.
"Nice blade, bit tacky. But really bad when you want to try and hurt someone."
Carly talking at how the blade wasn't exactly impressive, to which he did a thrusting motion at her. Though she was able to grab his hand and disarm him, tossing him to the side. She looked at the knife, in which her eyes glowed light red. To which she melted the knife in her hands as well throwing the metal goop onto the side. The man looked shocked at the sight his melted blade, in which he had a gun on him as well pulled it out on her. Standing up and aiming it at her, Carly kept back not trying to do anything hasty.
"Your one of those extremist psycho's? Meaning that if I kill you I.."
Before he could say anything, a bright light came right in front of them. The light blasted the man which sent him straight into a garbage can, Carly. Looked over to see that of a hooded figure, who had on a grey hoodie as well black pants. Walking over to Carly, the red headed woman prepared for whatever might happen. The mysterious savior however, removed the hood to reveal that of Annie's face along a small smile.
"Starlight? Your alive."
Carly spoke out realizing who she was from her face, let alone shocked that she was still around. In which the last time she was brought up, Homelander talked about her leaving the Seven.
"I didn't die, nor anything bad happen. I just, got mixed into some. Bad choices."
Annie explaining to her about what happened, in which Carly herself found it shocking seeing that with what happened. Along of her being framed and used by the Injustice League, people thought they kidnapped her or something terrible had happened.
"Then what happened? As well why are you acting shady like some junkie?"
Carly asking her about with her keeping her face covered along of not trying to get noticed, to which Annie would explain to her everything. In which she turned around making sure no one was looking at them.
"I'll tell you about, but not here. Vought is watching."
Responding back to the confused red head as from how Annie was acting, she wasn't a fan of the company. Still confused, as well noticing the unconscious man. It was possible that it be better to go with Annie then have him wake up to see the two. Agreeing with Annie, Carly followed her not knowing where the former Seven member was taking her. Though it was better then sticking around as well having someone shout out about her being considered a 'Extremist' from the news.
Later at the docks
Making sure that no one was looking for them. Being careful of how they were walking to the docks, Carly was feeling suspicious about where Annie was taking her. Heading to the warehouse's, Annie went to one of the doors as well pulled it open for them. It was a empty place, there was nothing inside. In which Carly didn't understand what was going on.
"So you've been living here? Kind of had a hunch since people say you walked around the tower and spent most of your time outside."
Bringing a rumor about Annie always walking around Vought tower when everyone was asleep, though as they continued to walk. Annie moved that of some cardboard as well wooden slides across the side. Which showed that of a elevator, pressing a button. They open wide open which Annie walked inside who turns to Carly seeing if she follow her.
"Come on, let me show you where I've really been."
Gesturing her to follow, in which Carly hesitates a bit and heads right inside. The doors soon close as well went downwards, Carly felt a bit nervous as well rubbing the side of her arm. Getting now anxious, she looked around waiting to see if they would soon get out.
"Are we there yet? I'm not fond of tight places. And, being taken somewhere to a subterranean air and get my lungs taken!"
Now letting out a frighten tone of how she was disliking small rooms, however as she was getting more anxious. They soon stopped, the doors slid open which showed a base. Carly's eyes widen at what she was looking at, the Injustice League. The same criminals that caused so much destruction, as well being involved with countless crimes they had done. Each of the villains looked at the red head who had a expression of fear on her face.
"We, come in peace?"
Toy man stated as well doing a peace sign to show they weren't violent, however. Carly's eyes lit up like if she was Homelander, both of her hands glowed with red plasma bolts as well hurls both at them. Except Bizarro, who was there used his ice vision to freeze them which shattered on the ground breaking into pieces.
"No fighting, only talk."
Bizarro stated as well not wanting to do anything bad to her, the woman was shocked as well looked at Annie seeing if this was for real. The blonde haired Supe merely nodded seeing how that it was true.
"So it was true, you've been screwing the Homelander copycat? And now with the Injustice League?!"
Carly stated from how the news spoke about her being considered a traitor for giving information to the villain. Though Annie, shook her head to Carly as it wasn't true. Seeing how there was a lot of explaining to do. In which might take a while since she herself wanted to be in the Seven as much as she did herself.
"No, trust me. Their not what Vought or the news told you about. A bit half of it, but not the rest."
Explaining to the red head about how half of the news was correct, though the rest wrong. In which Carly couldn't believe it, before she could leave or attack them again. Grodd, used his telepathy as well went into her mind stopping her from reacting in a violent manner.
"Before you react in a violent manner like a adolescence teenager who's about to lose her virginity. Listen first."
The gorilla speaking into her mind as Carly looked at Grodd, as he didn't look like the blood thirsty animal that was on the news. He looked sophisticated, let alone calm from how much as happened. Seeing the eyes of each villain on her, Carly merely nodded as well see's a chair placed out for her. Sitting down on it, the red head Supe was soon about to learn their run in's with the Seven as well know the true understanding of this city's 'heroes'.
An Hour Later
Explaining to Carly about the Seven's dark side as well about Compound V, this caused her to have that of a mental breakdown. With her powers coming from a drug which was made from WW2, Homelander being a dangerous as well unstable Supe. Vought covering up tragedies to make them and Seven look like heroes. The league saw how from how Grodd explained made Carly questioned everything, as well made her feel sick.
"Wait, don't puke yet. Let me get a bucket!"
Banshee calling out as well going to the side handing her a trash can, Carly pukes a bit in the can with what she learned. The villains, merely looked away letting her half the moment seeing how it was a lot for her to take in.
"Human nature at it's best I see."
Black Adam stating as well crossing his arms seeing how that the humans here didn't have the stomach for the real truth about their protectors. Carly, finishing soon gets hands a towel from Manta seeing how it was a lot. She looked at Annie to see if it was true, which was given a confirmed nod of how what Grodd explained to her was true.
"I just, it can't be. When I was growing up, my parents told me my powers came from my ancestors. But they lied to me, for money."
Telling herself on how they must have accepted Vought's money in order to try out their drug on her. Looking at the others, the villains soon turn on the monitor showing the files on Stormfront. On where the drug was made as well Fredrick Vought making it, let alone of Supe's that used it.
"We want to know about your tie in with Payback. Since you've teamed up with them."
Toy man asking about her being in the team, in which Carly looked at the wooden man. As well her time being on the team, in which wasn't that much. She was only a sidekick when she was recruited to the team. However during the process, with her growing up as well the fighting. She wanted to go out on her own as a professional hero.
"It was like being in a football game, each of us doing a part. As well half of us getting the spotlight, I was being a bit of a bitch since I usually handled the messy jobs. Soon enough after things died down, we went our separate ways. I tried to be a professional hero, but ended up working like a knock off Queen Maeve. No offense."
Apologizing to Cheetah on how she was shocked to learn that the same warrior queen Maeve have a strange like relationship with Cheetah. The feline villain merely crossed her arms not caring, they let Carly continue about being on Payback.
"Though, it's impossible to be a single hero since Vought has most control over Supe activity. Now I know why, as well can't believe Stormfront was a Nazi. Surprise Soldier Boy didn't even know it himself. He usually attends with her in the Vought Supe Gathering."
Bringing up that of a event that happens, to which got the villains interest along with Annie. Since she herself didn't know about it when she was with the Seven, Bizarro turned his head curious about the mention of the gathering as well walked over to know about it.
"Gathering?"
Asking her about it, in which Carly nodded since it was a secret event only Supe's were allowed to attend. No public photographers or anything from the public could visit, it was a classified event that only Supe's could attend.
"Yeah, I never made the count since it's only for well known heroes. Not many people know about the location of the place. Said to be on a unnamed island, as well watched over like if it was a private country."
She explained to them on how the gathering reminded the league about their heroes, having a secret base guarded by countless masked men and women. Hearing about this sparked many ideas, Bizarro. Thought about it as well begun scratching his head a bit, trying to remember something.
"Well that's great. Possibly half of the Supe community is meeting. And right now we don't know where they might be unless we find someone who's been there."
Banshee calling out on how they were screwed, to which Manta. Who was still reading the Deep's book about his time being a hero for the Seven as well employee of Vought. Showing them the book, Manta may have figured out how to find them.
"Did the fish boy attend the event he was on the team?"
Asking Carly about how if well known heroes were invited to this event, did the Deep make the cut. To which she nodded seeing how he was one of Vought's most well known aquatic Supe's. They all had a smile across their faces except for Bizarro, who was still thinking about something important.
"Your going kidnap Deep? He's been right now keeping away from the pubic after he was kicked off the Seven. It be a challenge to find that asshole."
Annie questioning on the idea of kidnapping the man that used her, which she still hated let alone wanting to hurt him for what happened. Manta, walked over to the monitor showing a map of the entire city let alone of where had a source of water.
"I hunted down a man who was much more stronger and serious than Deep. And If I know my fish bastards, they always need a good place stay hydrated. But, we're going need someone to lure him out."
Talking like a hunter on how if they found the deep, they would need bait. To which they looked at Carly seeing how he may have never met her before. While it seemed like a dumb idea, Annie was going go against it. However the red head stopped her, seeing how now she understood the Seven's true nature let alone what they actually are.
"No, I'm in. Because if I somehow got onto the Seven, he'd do it to me. And knowing he's doing something else that's messed up to someone else. I'd be glad to help."
Getting angry as well thinking if she was in Starlight's place, she be violated as well learn about the truth of Vought and the Seven the hard way. It surprised the league at how she would cooperate, along how she would help them out. Grodd, merely nodded to accept this plan.
"Alright, Adam can take you back to get your costume. Will start looking for locations on the Deep."
Grodd making the plan as well going to help out with the search on where the aquatic Supe may be located. They all got to work as well Adam walking over to Carly, holding onto her arm. He rose his hand up which generated that of electricity, which teleported both him and Carly to her home so she could become Crimson Countess. While the others about to work, Bizarro finally figured out what he was thinking.
"Proof!"
Shouting out loud as well making everyone covering their ears, seeing how the clone just announced it like if he won the lottery. It shocked at how after staying quiet during Countess's confession, he finally says something. He turns to Cheetah in which she recognized what he meant by proof, in which she shook her head going against it.
"No, your not putting Maeve in the line of fire against that bastard."
Cheetah refusing on what he was talking about, in which the others looked concern about Bizarro was suggesting. Putting together what he was talking about, as well during their time recuperating from their battle at the Budweiser factory with Stormfront. Some of them heard about Maeve having that of some footage of the plane crash and killed innocent people, as well of Homelander and Maeve fleeing the scene.
"Hold on, we may have. Actually footage of Homelander committing a crime, and you've been hiding it from us? Why?"
Annie talking to the mature villain of how she knew about this vital information, as well a way for them to use this to end Homelander's life as well reputation. However, Grodd snorted a bit to get their attention seeing how he was the only one with a calm head.
"Because she was concern for what might happen to Maeve. Since she still has concern for the Supe."
Bringing up a topic which Cheetah tried to ignore, let alone of how that over the time they stayed away from the city as well attention of the Seven. Cheetah's emotion for Maeve went from well tone, to being concern since she was near a heat vision killer who wouldn't hesitate at killing her. Annie, kept quiet seeing she may have crossed a line about that. Bizarro, looked over at the others seeing if it was a choice to do.
"Bizarro, while using that idea is possibly a way to end them. It's always a way to turn things upside down and ending in a total shit fire. Maybe we could hold it as a failsafe just in case?"
Silver thinking of how if this was a way to end Homelander, it should be under the most serious of moments. Or possibly a resort if things would go wrong, everyone merely looked at one of another not knowing to agree. However, it was a last shot to end Homelander. Right now they had to get ready to meet up with the Deep, thinking that it might not be so easy once they catch up to him.
Brighton Beach-Afternoon
In the brought of Brooklyn was that of Brighton Beach, where most people would visit the sandy shores as well enjoy the ocean and calm breeze. As well in one of the apartments was that of Deep. To which he was in his room, working on a new book which was talking about his encounter with the mysterious helmet man. Black Manta, he was typing on his laptop about his encounter with the sea pirate on the first night when he was teaming up with Starlight.
"As I was enjoying the moment of stopping a escape of two criminals, when a fiery explosion of fire and fear arouse. While the rookie Starlight was afraid of the sky rising of fire, I was there to stand alone against it. To which I saw a helmeted figure. Who rose from the shadows with red eyes, who claimed to be called. Black Manta."
The Deep talking to himself as well typing about his experience, as well adding about how this was one of his most incredible fights ever. Focusing on how he was describing himself in the conflict, he soon heard some bubbling like sounds which came from a fish tank. It was a couple of gold fishes, who were criticizing on what Deep was typing in the laptop.
"Look I was being fearless, as well fighting against Black Manta. I wasn't afraid of that asshole."
He responded back towards the fishes who was seeing threw his lie on how the crime was staged. The Supe ignored them as well continued to type in more, as well felt a bit stressed on how he hope this book got much attention that his first one.
"I seriously hope this book goes on Fox then the Good Morning news."
Seeing how when he released his first book, it had gotten a lot of attention. But not that much due to the stories about Stormfront as well authors writing stories about what actually happen when they met Stormfront. The real one, he continued to write in his book until he heard the door knocking. Looking over, he got rather annoyed seeing how this was a bad time since he was in the moment.
"Like I said before, I'll pay once someone fixes the damn bathroom tub!"
Shouting at possibly the Landlord who wasn't fixing his tube due to how the landlord hated the Deep for the shit he's done. As he opened the door, The Deep didn't expect seeing that of a diamond shaped breast reveal. Along of a pattern of black and red crimson styled like suit. The fish Supe soon looked at the woman, who had on a red eye mask around her face as well with a smile.
"Hello there, Deep."
Smiling towards him in which the aquatic Supe was surprised to see Crimson Countess. He heard about her from the Payback team which had Soldier Boy as well Stormfront. Letting her in, he was stoked to see a woman who was attractive as Maeve and Stormfront. The redhead looked around checking out the room, as well about how he was living.
"Nice, still surprised on how a former member of the Seven is able to live like this as well work on a book about their lifestyle."
Countess spoke as well looking around the place, while for the Deep. He was thinking at how this was the best thing he had gotten from the past months, as well saw how she looked. From that of her curves, shape as well body. It's been months since he's been with a woman, he made sure the place looked clean as well made a spot for her to seat down.
"Yeah, but. How is it that a member from Payback found me? Not like I'm complaining but, I'm kind of surprised getting someone like you."
The Deep expressing that of a grateful like expression of how a woman like herself was able to visit him. Crimson, pulled out that that of his memoir, this made the Deep feel embarrassed how she could be a fan of him. Along how she opened the book as well showed a passage where he wrote about him relaxing in a place in New York where it was bright.
"Let's not talk about that, what I really want to know. Is about those gills of yours."
Crimson spoke out with a smile going to him, let alone walking over towards the Deep and pushing him to the couch. As well laying right on top of his lap, The Deep. looked at the wild redhead as well how she smiled at him, gently rubbing his chest. She soon felt the side of his gills, along of getting Deep shocked at the sudden touch.
"I have to say, it's been a while since I've been with a woman like you."
He spoke getting surprised by her sudden take on him, let alone of how Crimson's eyes were on him. Like if she was a animal ready to mate, continuing to rub his gills. She lean closed to him along of near his ear, which she breathes softly on it.
"Really? Was it the same like with Starlight? When you abused her like a fucking deviant?"
Whispering to him which made him confused, as well shocked as he saw at the doorway. Was Bizarro, who had his eyes glowing blue in which The Deep tried to break free from her hold. Crimson leapt right off and hurled him towards the clone, grabbing him by the throat. The clone growled like a monster as well held him upwards.
"You, hurt. Starlight."
Speaking in a angered like tone as well ready to hurt him, however. He was stopped by Black Manta, who was in his uniform and going to the side as well patting him on the shoulder.
"Easy there, we're going need fishy here for some questioning. Especially about Vought's Supe Gathering."
Manta stating as well looking at the panicking like Supe, in which the Supe woman was with them. Not knowing from the outside, as well on another building rooftop. Was that of both Soldier Boy and Black Noir, who were watching from the sides seeing the conflicted. As well keeping quiet making sure they wouldn't be spotted by anyone, along getting ready to attack them.